Fig.8 (immediately post implantation; palato-occlusal view): The palatal gap is filled with bone graft and collagen dressing (C).  A: abutment, which is used to hold perio dressing in place.  The slots in the abutment are retentive to the perio dressing.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/20/2013, last revision 01/19/2018